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The Research Her


The Research Her is a weekly science communication podcast for us that provides reliable and relatable topics from how hair products affect health to the effects of Instagram on mental health. It encourages improvement of the disproportionate amount of research focused on minorities. Host Elissia Franklin is a black woman in chemistry who shares the woes and rewards in her field while learning of research in many areas.

Apr 5, 2019

In this episode, I break down endocrine disruptors and why we should avoid them for optimal health. I talk about the best practices for avoiding harmful chemicals in hair products.

 

CLICK HERE for a list of chemicals to avoid when picking out cosmetics.

 

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Measurement of endocrine disrupting and asthma-associated chemicals in hair products used by Black women by Jessica S. Helma , Marcia Nishiokab, Julia Green Brodya, Ruthann A. Rudela, Robin E. Dodsona

 

Endocrine Disruption by Mixtures in Topical Consumer Products by Emiliano Ripamonti *, Elena Allifranchini, Stefano Todeschi and Elena Bocchietto

 

*Note* I am not an expert in this field. All literature interpretations are from my perspective and do not always reflect the intention of the authors.